S-5067

   Amend  the amendment, S-5043, to House File 2612, as amended, passed, and reprinted by the House, as follows:
   1.  By striking page 1, line 5, through page 26, line 17, and inserting: 
   <Section 1.  AREA EDUCATION AGENCY COMMISSION.
   1.  A commission is established to conduct a comprehensive study of area education agencies and make recommendations related to how to improve the outcomes of students who utilize services provided by area education agencies.
   2.  a.  A statewide association located in this state that represents educational professionals shall appoint one co-chair to the commission.
   b.  The co-chair appointed pursuant to paragraph “a” must be a current or recently retired special education teacher or a current or recently retired superintendent who has many years of experience as a licensed educator or administrator in this state.
   c.  The co-chair appointed pursuant to paragraph “a” shall not be a member of the general assembly.
   3.  a.  A statewide organization located in this state that represents educational administrators shall appoint one co-chair to the commission. 
   b.  The co-chair appointed pursuant to paragraph “a” must be a current or recently retired special education teacher or a current or recently retired superintendent who has many years of experience as a licensed educator or administrator in this state.
   c.  The co-chair appointed pursuant to paragraph “a” shall not be a member of the general assembly.
   4.  The association described in subsection 2, paragraph “a”, and the organization described in subsection 3, paragraph “a”, shall consult to ensure that one co-chair has declared a political party affiliation with the republican party and the other co-chair has declared a political party affiliation with the democratic party.
   5.  a.  Subject to paragraphs “b” and “c”, the co-chairs shall appoint additional members to the commission, as determined by the co-chairs, including members representing the office of the governor, the general assembly, and the department of education.
   b.  The commission shall be bipartisan in its composition.
   c.  All members of the commission appointed by the co-chairs must be residents of this state.
   6.  All contractors engaged by the commission shall be residents of this state.
   7.  The co-chairs may create working groups to study and make recommendations related to any of the following:
   a.  Area education agency funding and finances.
   b.  Area education agency governance structures.
   c.  Area education agency oversight.
   d.  Services area education agencies should provide in the school year beginning July 1, 2024, and subsequent school years.
   e.  The educational and service standards that apply to area education agencies.
   f.  The quality of the educational programs and services provided by area education agencies to school districts.
   g.  The role of school districts in guiding the services provided by area education agencies.
   h.  The role of parents, students, and communities in guiding the services provided by area education agencies.
   i.  How to improve the outcomes of students in this state who receive special education programs and services.
   8.  The commission shall submit a report, including findings and recommendations for policy changes, to the general assembly by December 31, 2024.>
   2.  Page 26, by striking lines 18 through 26 and inserting: 
   <___.  Title page, by striking lines 1 through 7 and inserting <An Act establishing a commission to study and make recommendations related to area education agencies.>>
   3.  By renumbering as necessary.

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MOLLY DONAHUE

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TONY BISIGNANO

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NATE BOULTON

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CLAIRE CELSI

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WILLIAM A. DOTZLER, JR.

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ERIC GIDDENS

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PAM JOCHUM

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IZAAH KNOX

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JANET PETERSEN

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HERMAN C. QUIRMBACH

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TODD TAYLOR

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SARAH TRONE GARRIOTT

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ZACH WAHLS

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JANICE WEINER

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CINDY WINCKLER